Halal Palestinian Spinach and Lemon Soup

• 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup short-grain rice or vermicelli
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Juice of 2–3 lemons (to taste)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin, salt & black pepper
• Fresh cilantro or parsley

1. 1Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and cumin.
2. 2Add broth and rice/vermicelli; simmer 15 min until rice is tender.
3. 3Stir in chopped spinach and cook 5 min until wilted.
4. 4Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 min more. Garnish with herbs. Serve hot.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~180 calories, 5g protein, 28g carbs, 7g fat, 4g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.